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AI Policy Shifts, Legal Reckoning, and Self-Replication: Today's Top Stories

Today's AI news spans government transitions, mounting legal challenges, international competition, and the rise of AI clones.

White House AI adviser to leave position as Trump weighs stakes in AI firms

The White House artificial intelligence adviser is reportedly leaving their position as the Trump administration conducts a review of its approach to AI companies and the broader AI sector.

Read more: White House AI adviser to leave position as Trump weighs stakes in AI firms - Nikkei Asia

The lawsuits that could give AI its 'Big Tobacco' moment

A wave of lawsuits against AI companies is drawing comparisons to the tobacco industry's legal reckoning, with critics arguing that AI developers should bear greater responsibility for harms caused by their systems.

Read more: The lawsuits that could give AI its 'Big Tobacco' moment - Politico

Huawei-led team claims it post-trained DeepSeek's 1.6-trillion-parameter model

A Huawei-led team has reportedly post-trained DeepSeek's 1.6-trillion-parameter model using 1,000 Ascend 910C chips, demonstrating China's ongoing efforts to advance AI capabilities using domestic semiconductor hardware.

Read more: Huawei-led team claims it post-trained DeepSeek's 1.6-trillion-parameter model — 1,000 Ascend 910C chips used in training - Tom's Hardware

Sorry, I'm Not Available. Talk to the A.I. Me.

A growing number of professionals and companies are creating AI versions of themselves—digital avatars that can respond to emails, attend meetings, or interact with clients on their behalf when they're unavailable.

Read more: Sorry, I'm Not Available. Talk to the A.I. Me. - The New York Times